Tying the Rhyacophila Caddis Larva with Davie McPhail

Davie ties the Rhyacophila Caddis Larva, a superb un-cased Caddis Larva imitation that proves very effective on most rivers for Trout and Grayling.

Hook: Partridge Ideal Nymph size 8
Underbody: Uni Wire Copper
Thread: Uni 8/0 Chartreuse
Rib: Tail Litez Green
Back: Olive Thin Skin
Body: Olive Dun SLF Dubbing
Thorax: Dark Brown SLF Dubbing
Use an Olive Pantone Pen to colour the Back and a Brown for the Thorax

Davies preferred type of whip finish tool can be found HERE!

All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre - if you need any help finding them or choosing substitutes we will be more than happy to help!

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